David Sacks and Ethan Ruby on launching SaaSGrid | E1803

In this episode, Jason Calacanis is joined by SaaSGrid co-founders David Sacks and Ethan Ruby to discuss the solutions their company provides for founders. They delve into startup efficiency, the fixed cost of a SaaS business, and potential roadblocks. The conversation also covers targeting customers, the impacts of AI, and important considerations for SaaS companies.

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David Sacks

Host • 42%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 31%

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Ethan Ruby

Guest • 25%

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Chapters

0:00	SaaSGrid Co-Founders David Sacks and Ethan Ruby join Jason
3:12	The solution SaaSGrid provides for founders
7:02	Ethan demos SaaSGrid
9:25	House of Macadamias - Get 20% off and a free box of Namibian Sea Salted Macadamia Nuts at by using code TWIST20
10:45	Burn multiple and startup efficiency
16:27	Fixed cost of a SaaS business today and major roadblocks in SaaS
20:40	Determining target customers and when outbound makes sense
25:10	Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2
26:18	Headwinds against SaaS and the software recession
30:12	The MRR chart and analyzing contraction and churn
35:13	Fitbod - Get 25% off
36:41	AI’s impact on SaaS companies
41:47	The ZIRP/COVID-19 bubble and founders skipping funding rounds
44:37	The 3 MOST important things for SaaS companies to pay attention to

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